Compact And Convivial – Stoney Rise Cellar Door by Cumulus Studio

Stoney Rise Cellar Door by Cumulus Studio in the heart of Tasmania’s Tamar Valley presents a wine-focused experience inspired by place. Boasting a small footprint and high-quality materials, this highly contemporary structure incites curiosity from the very first glimpse. Geometric planes slice through the sky and the sun bounces off the timber-clad facade, replicating the dance of light on the surrounding gum. Undisturbed and peaceful in the middle of a grassy enclave, it beckons, encouraging human interaction.

Stepping inside, the cocooning effect marks a welcoming sense of arrival. Spotted gum and dark bricks have been used extensively alongside burgundy finishes, and large windows capture the views of the surrounding terrain. Overall, there’s a distinct focus on locally sourced, natural, untreated and durable materials that will patina and age well over time, ensuring continuous and evolving character for this compact yet convivial space.

Overall, there’s a distinct focus on locally sourced, natural, untreated and durable materials that will patina and age well over time, ensuring continuous and evolving character for this compact yet convivial space.

A close collaboration between architect and client, the brief outlined a space that could be both intimate and lively, accommodating the day-to-day cellar door visitors and wine tastings, as well as dinner parties and social gatherings. Resultingly, the Stoney Rise Cellar Door is dynamic in its offering; subdued and shared moments coexist, and experiential design prevails.